# Hexagon Dungeon vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is price: Hexagon Dungeon at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Hexagon Dungeon also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). Simple Match 3's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 76%) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Hexagon Dungeon is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Hexagon Dungeon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hexagon Dungeon against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 258 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Hexagon Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Hexagon Dungeon ships an update every 5 days, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexagon Dungeon | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexagon-dungeon/id1439879617/reviews) | **[4.8 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **258** |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 142 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexagon Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexagon-dungeon/id1439879617)

Strategically place hexagons to link and upgrade your level, summoning creatures to battle dungeon monsters. Collect pets and utilize dungeon buildings to gain power and overcome challenging bosses.

**Highlights:** Link hexagons to upgrade, Summon creatures to attack, Collect pets for power, Utilize dungeon buildings, Battle challenging bosses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


### Simple Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Casual, #84 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

This is a relaxing puzzle game where you swap tiles to make matches of three. Unlock hundreds of unique tiles, customize your game's appearance, and enjoy satisfying effects. It offers a peaceful experience without ads or excessive story elements.

**Highlights:** No ads or subscriptions, Hundreds of unique tiles, Customizable appearance, Daily levels with leaderboards, Zen Mode for relaxation, Satisfying visual effects, Achievements and boosters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Match 3 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Match 3 Game
- 👍 Calming and Engaging
- 🔒 No Ads or IAPs
- 👍 Customizable Tiles
- 👍 Relaxing Music and Sound Effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in Higher Levels
- 🐛 Impossible Levels Due to Missing Obstacles
- 🐛 Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
- 🐛 Reward Box Tapping Issue
- 🐛 Inconsistent Star Rating System

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with Missing Obstacles
- Reward Box Tapping Issue
- Inconsistent Star Rating System
- Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
- Crashes on Opening

**Requested features**

- Level Editor
- Endless/Survival Mode
- Improved Power-Up Interactions
- Hints or Shuffle Option
- Landscape Support for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexagon Dungeon free?

Hexagon Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hexagon Dungeon or Simple Match 3?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Hexagon Dungeon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 258 ratings.

### Do Hexagon Dungeon or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Hexagon Dungeon nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexagon Dungeon or Simple Match 3?

Hexagon Dungeon ships an update every 5 days, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Hexagon Dungeon was updated on November 2, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*